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Malin or Browning
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 2:48 pm
by Dellboy
Looking at this years Chrissy present to self and want a 22 undelever which may end up scoped ...........(takes cover )
Do i buy a Marlin or a Browning ,any thoughts ?
I have 2 proper Marlins in the cupboard now in 44 and 38 so am slightly biased .
Re: Malin or Browning
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 2:57 pm
by saddler
Got lucky this year & bagged a nice cheap Winchester 9422. Apologies to Hobbesy as I just pipped him to it!
Slicker than a slick thing; way too nice to stay where it was in Kent. Needs the front sight sorting out (fitted at the 11'o'clock position at the factory)
Always liked the Browning BL-22 (& the Miroku "own label" version, as they make both) as well, esp. the design feature to stop you nipping your finger on the trigger when racking - as the trigger is pinned to the lever not the frame, so moves with the lever!!
Have used the Marlins for a lot of bunny bashing in past decades. Again, nice guns BUT seem to command a price above their actual worth.
It'll possibly be down to what you see/handle first at the right price/time.
Re: Malin or Browning
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:09 pm
by Dellboy
the shop has the Browning and the Marlin in stock so can compare has anyone on here got either ?
Re: Malin or Browning
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:19 pm
by Sim G
Mind cover a time span of 100 years of Marlin rimfires. From 1892 to 1992. The Model 39 is the longest continuously produced rifle ever. And that's for a reason.....
But I really am biased!
Re: Malin or Browning
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:26 pm
by saddler
Yeah.
Knew fanboy wouldn't be long showing up!
Re: Malin or Browning
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 5:28 pm
by Sim G
Only because you know that even given the superior manufacturing processes of Miroku, they still can't make a Winchester as good as a JM....
Re: Malin or Browning
Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 8:19 pm
by Les
Dellboy wrote:Looking at this years Chrissy present to self and want a 22 undelever which may end up scoped ...........(takes cover )
Do i buy a Marlin or a Browning ,any thoughts ?
I have 2 proper Marlins in the cupboard now in 44 and 38 so am slightly biased .
Neither. Buy a Henry. They are very smooth, very accurate and very reasonably priced, too.
Re: Malin or Browning
Posted: Sun Dec 11, 2016 11:59 am
by Mattnall
The 39 is a lovely rifle, accurate and smooth to operate. I have 2 and would recommend them.
Re: Marlin or Browning
Posted: Wed Dec 28, 2016 3:30 pm
by Mike95
The Marlin is very accurate and very well made...at least the older models with 24" barrel. The Browning/ Miroku, also well made and has a very short throw, making it excellent for turning target comps. My pals who have had newer models of the Marlin 39 have reported qualty problems. My own 39 was 1968 manufacture...rock solid.
Mike95